Optometrist

UNC Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Few hours per month

Concierge care model

Work-life balance

Administrative support

Job summary

UNC Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Per Diem Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, preventive eye health, and coordination with physicians and wellness staff.

The position offers a concierge-model practice with flexible hours and a strong focus on work-life balance, enabling meaningful patient relationships in a modern clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience as an optometrist.
• Graduation from an accredited school of optometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
• Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions and visual disorders.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Document care promptly within the electronic medical record.
• Contribute to teamwork and exceptional service.

Skills

Eye exams

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education patients

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Provides patient care services within the scope of practice for the licensed provider.

About the Practice: Our concierge healthcare model provides personalized, comprehensive care through seamless collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health specialists, wellness professionals, and ancillary services. We prioritize preventive care, meaningful patient relationships, and exceptional service standards.

Position Summary: The Per Diem Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care services for clinic patients, working closely with members of our multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, whole-person care. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, collaborative, and committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
• Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions and visual disorders.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment recommendations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support integrated patient care.
• Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Document care accurately and promptly within the electronic medical record.
• Contribute positively to a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional service.

What We Offer

• Flexible per diem scheduling.
• Opportunity to work only a few hours per month.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary care environment.
• Concierge model that allows for meaningful patient relationships.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Modern clinic environment with dedicated administrative support.

Clinic Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Schedule frequency and hours will be based on patient demand and mutual availability.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of optometry.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Professional Experience Requirements

• Two (2) years experience as an optometrist.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: Cisco LifeConnections Health Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $55.35 - $79.58 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Durham

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.